Dry and windy conditions pose threat to firefighters

Burning ban enacted due to fire risks

Wilkes County Fire Marshal Chris Hicks and the N.C. Forest Service both announced bans on outside burning due to increased fire risks, effective Friday, March 21, and continuing until further notice.

Dry and windy conditions pose threat to firefighters

A York County fire chief says to avoid burning outside.

Here's why a burn ban is in place for Piedmont Triad

(WGHP) – The NC Forest Service has issued a statewide burn ban starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 21. The burn ban will remain in place until further notice.  The ban prohibits all open burning in all 100 counties, regardless of whether or not a permit was already issued. No new burn permits will be issued until the ban has been lifted.  The NC Forest Service states, “anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any pe…

Burning ban covers entire state

HIGH POINT — The N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide until further notice because of persistent dry conditions.

Burn ban issued for all North Carolina counties due to hazardous forest fire conditions - Washington Daily News

From NCDA&CS: RALEIGH – Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 21, until further notice. “It is spring wildfire season in North Carolina, and we are seeing wildfire activity increase due to dry conditions,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “With these ongoing conditions, a statewide burn ban is necessary to …

North Carolina under statewide burn ban

The North Carolina Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services has implemented a statewide burn ban, with a focus on emergency guidance for Polk County residents in order to ensure safety during potential evacuation orders.